Next week is the APA’s 8th Annual Winter Clothing Drive in support of New Circles and the surrounding community. Please donate gently loved winter outerwear including coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mitts, gloves, and scarves. All donations must be washed, odourless, stain and rip-free. Date: Wednesday, November 24th – Friday, November 26th Time: During morning drop-offs (8:50 – 9:15am) Where: Each Allenby morning […]
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Grade 6 Art Project – Class of 2021
Each year the Grade 6 graduating class participates in a collaborative art mural project that is gifted to the school upon completion. The APA funds this project and both the APA Grade 6 Graduation Committee and school work together to come up with a concept and hire an artist to lead the project with the Grade 6s. […]
Toronto Miracle Food Drive – December 4th
The Toronto Miracle Food drive will be running again this year on Saturday, December 4th. If you would like to participate, all you need to do is register and leave your donation on your doorstep by 10am, labelled “Toronto Miracle”, for one of their amazing volunteers to pick up. The need continues to grow. Daily Bread Food Bank’s Hunger Lives Here […]
APA Newsletter – Call for Editors
Looking for a volunteer opportunity in the comfort of your own home? Wondering how your keen eye for detail can support communications between the school, the APA and Allenby families? The newsletter invites you to join the team! Prior experience with editing is advantageous but not necessary. For more information, please contact Diana Bold or Kristyn Scott.
Lost and Found Clean Out – November 22
Have you been unable to locate a hoodie or a water bottle? Now is the time to look. All lost and found items will be placed outside on tables near the main doors on November 22nd. Families are asked to collect any missing items after 9:20am (after the school bell) or between 3:30 – 4pm […]
APA 8th Annual Winter Clothing Drive
Winter is almost upon us! It’s a great weekend to go through your children’s winter clothing and pass on gently loved items that no longer fit. The APA Health and Wellness Committee is collecting gently loved and washed (no rips or tears) winter clothing during our 8th annual winter clothing drive in support of New Circles and […]
Winter Basket Auction
We’re excited to announce the return of an Allenby classic – the Class Basket Auction – this time with a twist! No need to wait for Fun Fair, this December we’re auctioning off baskets full of treats to be enjoyed over the Winter Break. Class Representatives will be communicating more information in the coming weeks […]
APA Newsletter – Call for Editors
Looking for a volunteer opportunity in the comfort of your own home? Wondering how your keen eye for detail can support communications between the school, the APA and Allenby families? The newsletter invites you to join the team! Prior experience with editing is advantageous but not necessary. For more information, please contact Diana Bold or Kristyn Scott.
Webinar – COVID-19 Vaccine for Black Children and Youth
The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement in collaboration with the Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario, the Black Scientists’ Taskforce on Vaccine Equity and the Black Health Vaccine Initiative is hosting a webinar to share information with Black families, caregivers and staff about the COVID-19 infection, vaccine, Black children’s health and education. Participants are […]
Winners of the 2nd Annual Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Thank you to everyone who participated in the APA 2021 Halloween Scavenger Hunt. We had so many families participate (up from last year!). It was a great opportunity to get some fresh air, exercise and see the amazing decorations in our community! A special thank you to our volunteers who took time out of their […]